News and events
News
News • 6 Mar 2024
Professor Penny Jane Burke delivers University Accord Summit keynote address
The University of Newcastle’s Professor Penny Jane Burke, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education and UNESCO Chair in Equity, Social Justice and Higher Education, delivered a powerful keynote address titled "Transformative Reimagining: Sustainable Higher Education for Equity and Social Justice" at this year's University Accord Summit.
News • 26 Feb 2024
Ministers Visit University of Newcastle Tax Clinic
On Wednesday, February 21st, the University of Newcastle Tax Clinic alongside Professor Mark Hoffman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice-President) and Mr Nathan Towney (Acting Pro Vice-Chancello of the College of Human and Social Futures) received a prestigious visit from The Honourable Stephen Jones MP, Assistant Treasurer & Minister for Financial Services, alongside Ms. Sharon Claydon MP.
News • 1 Nov 2023
New interactive report shows financial vulnerability hotspots across Australia
In the face of an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, a new interactive report reveals locations experiencing hardship and financial vulnerability across Australia.
News • 20 Oct 2023
A Tale of Two Cities: Hunter and Illawarra regions collaborate to unlock innovation to drive change
University of Newcastle and the University of Wollongong (UOW) partnered with Business Illawarra and Business Hunter today to bring together more than 80 key government and industry stakeholders to discuss the best approach to drive economic and social change through innovation.
News • 1 Aug 2023
University of Newcastle successful recipients of four prestigious Australia Awards Fellowships
From inclusive education in Vanuatu to cyber security training in Samoa, four research teams at the University of Newcastle have been successful recipients of the highly competitive and prestigious Australia Awards Fellowships.
Events
Event • 8 May 2024 at 4:00pm
Brilliantly Bad Pitch Competition
Explore brilliantly bad ideas, refine pitches, compete, and network in a fun-filled event celebrating unconventional creativity!
Event • 16 May 2024 from 9:00am - 10:00am
Active Learning (NUSpace)
This workshop will explore teaching techniques to increase student engagement through active learning. During this session you will ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.
Event • 21 May 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Advance HE Fellowship - Preparing an Application
Advance HE Fellowship application preparation workshop. This workshop will look at Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow applications and provide you with tips and suggestions.
Event • 15 Aug 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Opportunities in Banking and Finance
Come along to this panel discussion to gain insights and advice from industry representatives on careers in banking and finance.
Event • 17 Sep 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Opportunities in International Business and Tourism
Come along to this panel discussion to gain insights and advice from industry representatives on careers in international business and tourism.
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